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Patent GB-2367556-A (GB)
Title: Polysiloxane barrier coating composition
Inventor: MERLIN PATRICK
IPC: C09D183/08
Filed: 2000-10-05
Abstract: A barrier coating composition comprising the reaction product of (a) an amino-functional cyclic siloxane comprising units of the formula [R<SP>1</SP><SB>2</SB>SiO<SB>2/2</SB>],<BR> wherein each R<SP>1</SP> is alkyl, substituted alkyl, amino, aryl, substituted aryl, arylalkyl or alkylaryl group, and (b) a reactive silane of the formula:<BR> <BR> (R<SP>4</SP>O)<I><SB>n</SB></I>(R<SP>5</SP>)<SB>3-<I>n</I></SB> SiX<BR> <BR> wherein each R<SP>4</SP> is alkyl or acyl (RC(O)-), each R<SP>5</SP> is a hydrocarbon group, X represents an organic radical having at least one functional unit selected from epoxide, alkenyl, aldehyde, episulphide, acrylate, methacrylate, acrylamide, methacrylamide, isocyanate, isothiocyanate, halogen and an acid chloride and <I>n</I> is 1, 2 or 3; in a non-aqueous solvent, typically an alcohol. Preferably about 50% of R<SP>1</SP> substituents are tertiary amine groups and the remainder are alkyl groups containing one to four carbon atoms.
Patent GB-2360672-A (GB)
Title: Radio receiver with interference detection and warning function
Inventor: SAKAGUCHI IKUO C O NEC CORPORA
IPC: H04W28/00
Filed: 2000-11-10
Abstract: A signal processing section (13) of a portable telephone radio unit performs information analysis of a signal selected by a control circuit section (15) from among reception signals whose levels are measured by a radio circuit section (12) in the course of standby channel selection or during communication. The control circuit section (15) detects loss of frame synchronization, deterioration in bit error rate, unfavourable reception of broadcast information or interruption of radio waves, which indicate radio interference. Then, if a waiting condition is not satisfied, the control circuit section (15) controls a warning display section (18) to display a warning of the interference. The warning is erased when the interference disappears. interference disappears.
Patent GB-2358730-A (GB)
Title: Actuator arm of varying thickness
Inventor: KWON HAE SUNG
IPC: G11B5/48
Filed: 2000-11-17
Abstract: A hard disk drive actuator arm 18 which has a finger 22 that extends from a centre portion 24 of the arm 18. The finger 22 has one or more steps 40, 42. The location and depth of the step(s) 40, 42 can be selected to obtain a desired natural resonant frequency of the actuator arm 18. The step(s) 40, 42 also reduces the mass of the arm 18. The lower mass may decrease the data access time and the power consumption of the hard disk drive.
Patent GB-2370455-A (GB)
Title: Automatically testing a radio unit/radio link where a serving unit receives from records and retransmits back to a wireless unit a voice test message
Inventor: LAVRSEN KENNETH JAHN
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 2000-12-20
Abstract: A wireless communication system (10) includes a wireless serving communication unit (22-32), having a receiver and transmitter operably coupled to a voice recorder (136). The wireless communication system (10) includes at least one wireless communication unit (12-16) transmitting at least a portion of a voice test message 306 to the wireless serving communication unit (22-32). The wireless serving communication unit (22-32) receives the at least a portion of a voice test message 306, records the voice test message 306 in said voice recorder (136) and re-transmits the voice test message (312) back to said at least one wireless communication unit (12-16). The user will gain a good indication of the quality of the communication link as well as the operability of some radio functions, without disturbing say, a dispatcher of the communication system or any other radio users. Radio users are able to perform radio tests more often, to ensure that they are in range of the communication system. The radio user is also in a position to try out locations for optimal radio coverage before placing a call.
Patent GB-2369617-A (GB)
Title: Isoxazolylalkyl-piperazine and -piperidine derivatives having selective biological activity at dopamine D3 or D4 receptor
Inventor: KOH HUN YEONG
IPC: A61P25/18
Filed: 2001-04-24
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 4,5-dihydroisoxazolylalkylpiperazine derivatives having selective biological activity at dopamine D<SB>3</SB> and D<SB>4</SB> receptors represented by the following Formula (1), and their preparation by amination in the presence of a reducing agent, <EMI ID=1.1 HE=37 WI=59 LX=522 LY=1233 TI=CF> <PC>wherein R<SB>1</SB>, R<SB>2</SB>, R<SB>3</SB>, R<SB>4</SB>, R<SB>5</SB>, R<SB>6</SB>, X and n are the same as defined in the specification.
Patent GB-2378614-A (GB)
Title: Mobile location using timing information for repeated signals
Inventor: BAKAIMIS BYRON
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2001-08-08
Abstract: A method of distinguishing, based on timing information, between a first path and a second path of a signal being transmitted between a node of a cellular network and a mobile terminal in a cell of said network, wherein said first path is a direct path between said node and said mobile terminal; and said second path is an indirect path between said node and said mobile terminal via an intermediate node of said cellular network.
Patent GB-2367762-A (GB)
Title: A card game
Inventor: AU-YEUNG CHI FAT
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 2001-09-11
Abstract: A card game comprising a set of cards and a gaming cloth having a first area in which a plurality of cards may be dealt face up and a betting area in which bets may be placed on the rank 16, suit and/or colour 20,22 of one or a combination of the cards turned up. The betting area may be divided into a grid of boxes representing each card of the set and preferably additional boxes are provided for betting on combinations of cards, the number of red or black cards, the number of cards falling within a range of rank of card or the number of picture cards turned up. Optionally three or five cards may be dealt and jokers may be used to increase the odds of winning bets.
Patent GB-2381551-A (GB)
Title: Security system for a flight deck door
Inventor: HALL MICHAEL JAMES WINGRAVE
IPC: B64D45/00
Filed: 2001-10-31
Abstract: A security system comprises a screen for an opening constructed form a material which has anti-ballistic properties, the screen being movable between open and closed positions and having a securing means which engages a complementary securing means associated with one side of the opening. The screen may be slidably or pivotally movable, may be a curtain 1 and may have a durable plastic cover. The back edge of a flexible, semi-rigid or rigid bulletproof curtain 1 may be fixed to the hinged edge 7 of flight deck door 14 or door frame, channels 9 may receive the edges of the curtain which may comprise borders of hard plastic, aluminium, or composite and may of be 'T' shape in cross-section such that the curtain is held in on three sides allowing it to gather along the forth side when drawn back. The curtain may slide past the edge of the closure into a lock and channel on or in the outer frame of the opening. A camera may be mounted outside door.
Patent GB-2381711-A (GB)
Title: A method of allocating a CDMA code to one of a group of user terminals
Inventor: LIM SEAU SIAN
IPC: H04J11/00
Filed: 2001-10-31
Abstract: A single channelisation code is reserved for a group of user terminals comprising a subset of all available user terminals in a Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) telecommunications network. A base station then selects which of the group of user terminals is allocated the code according to a predetermined rule, such as priority level or how full the data buffer of each user terminal is. The base station makes its decision after inspection of a record file. A different user terminal can be selected to be allocated the code every frame.
Patent GB-2382173-A (GB)
Title: Document markup for mobile internet devices
Inventor: GIANNETTI FABIO
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2001-11-20
Abstract: A method of generating data suitable for transmission to at least one data-receiving device (24,26,28) said method comprising: specifying the data in at least a first (300), data-receiving device independent portion; where appropriate modifying said first portion (300) according to a set of predetermined rules (306) which define how said first portion (300) should be divided for display on a predetermined data-receiving device (24,26,28) to generate a modified first portion (307) arranged to generate a plurality of divided portions when displayed on said data-receiving device (24,26,28); generating instructions (304) as to how the divided portions are inter-related; and generating a data-receiving device specific document (302) from said modified first portion (307).
Patent GB-2370294-A (GB)
Title: Sill assembly
Inventor: BOARDMAN WILLIAM
IPC: E06B1/60
Filed: 2001-11-21
Abstract: An assembly comprising a sill having a channel (5) with a plate member (10) located therein. The plate having a first hole (12 fig. 2) which in use receives a bolt for fixing an upright and a second hole (11 fig. 2) for fixing the member to the sill. Two adjacent sill portions may be fixed together by straight or angled plate members (figs. 4, 5). In a further aspect of the invention (figs. 7, 8) a sill assembly comprises a bracket (105 fig. 8) fixed to a wall (101 fig. 7), a sill having a channel, a slide member located in the channel and a support mounted between the bracket and the slide member. In use the support, preferably a bolt (110), is rotatable to adjust the height of the sill relative to the bracket (105 fig. 8). The sill may be fixed in position by tightening nuts (111, 112).
Patent GB-2382523-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable and foldable infant's rocker
Inventor: TAI CHUAN-TSO
IPC: A47D13/10
Filed: 2001-11-30
Abstract: An infant's rocker has an arcuate rocking frame 10 and front 20 and rear 30 support frames pivotally mounted at 51,52 to the ends of the rocking frame. A sleeve 40 slides on the front frame and is pivotally connected to the other end of the rear frame whereby the angular position of the front frame can be adjusted or the whole structure folded flat (Fig 4C). Adjustment of the sleeve involves a spring loaded lock (80 Fig 3) within the sleeve which engages holes in the frame 20. A hinged rod (60 Fig 2) may be provided which can be moved to engage the floor to prevent rocking.
Patent GB-2383174-A (GB)
Title: A token for educational goods and services
Inventor: GONZALEZ JOSE IGNACIO
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2001-12-13
Abstract: The invention comprises a metal coin or paper note which can be only be exchanged for an educational goods and/or services such as training and learning activities (e.g language training), provided by an educational establishment. The metal coin or paper note can also function as a financial instrument which can accrue interest and be exchanged for bank notes. The metal coin or paper note may be given as a gift by a friend or relative. The metal coin or paper note may be invested for a period of time before being exchanged for educational goods and/or services.
Patent GB-2371076-A (GB)
Title: Insulated frame members
Inventor: BOOTH BRIAN PAUL
IPC: E06B3/263
Filed: 2002-01-16
Abstract: A glazing frame member has inner and outer aluminium alloy sections <B>6</B>, <B>22</B>, connected by a pair of thermally insulating webs <B>8</B>, <B>10</B> each formed with a matrix of hollow chambers <B>12</B>. The chambers <B>12</B> may be of hexagonal cross section and may be tessellated such that the chamber walls are all of uniform thickness. The outwardly facing surface of each web may have a thin outer skin forming the wall of an array of truncated chambers <B>15</B> and the inwardly facing surface of each web may have opposing fins <B>16</B>.
Patent GB-2367881-A (GB)
Title: Device for enhancing removal of liquid from fabric
Inventor: HAYNIE DAN
IPC: F26B5/12
Filed: 2000-07-18
Abstract: A device for enhancing removal of liquid from fabric, such as a vacuum head device (10) for removing liquid from carpet (14), includes an elongated base plate (18) to be moved across the carpet. The vacuum head (10) had a tapering cross section with a wider upper end and a narrower lower end configured to penetrate into the carpeted surface (14). In addition, a plurality of apertures (22) are formed in an array in the base plate (18) to withdraw the fluid under a vacuum force. Preferably, the plurality of apertures (22) are sized larger than a width of the lower surface to create a plurality of protrusions (38) extending from the base plate (18) configured to penetrate the carpeted surface (14).
Patent GB-2385414-A (GB)
Title: Method of analyzing a picture sequence
Inventor: DIGGINS JONATHAN
IPC: G06T7/40
Filed: 2002-02-13
Abstract: In analyzing a picture sequence, a distribution of values of at least one variable of an input picture signal is generated. A measure of the spread of the distribution is then derived, at a particular resolution. Further such measures of the spread of the distribution are then derived, at a plurality of different resolutions. These measures are then compared in order to determine a characteristic of the picture sequence, such as fractal dimension.
Patent GB-2387116-A (GB)
Title: Safety syringe
Inventor: HUANG WU-SHUN
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 2002-04-05
Abstract: A safety syringe includes a hub (3) that is inserted in a neck portion (12) of a barrel (1) with a shoulder portion airtightly abutting on an internal stepped surface (13) of the neck portion (12) and is therefore prevented from forward separating from the neck portion (12). The neck portion (12) has a reducing diameter inner wall surface (121) corresponding to a respective outer wall surface (361) of the hub (3), so that the two surfaces mutually contact with each other in an airtight manner. The safety syringe also has a plunger (2) having a grooved cone (22) provided at a front end thereof for engaging with the hub (3), so that the used hub could be backward pulled into the barrel (1) via the plunger (2). The groove (23) on the cone (22) allows medical liquid remained in a front end of the barrel (1) to flow into the hub (3) without generating a resistance to the plunger (2).
Patent GB-2387747-A (GB)
Title: Inputting speech to a hand held device with multi modal user interfaces via a stylus including a directional microphone
Inventor: REX JAMES ALEXANDER
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 2002-04-19
Abstract: A communication or computing device comprises a main body 150 and a stylus 110 for interfacing with the main body, wherein the stylus 110 includes a microphone. The microphone is a directional microphone 111, 112, 113 for receiving sounds 101 from a user of the stylus 110, to provide audio input to the device. For a small device operable via a stylus at arm's length from the user, the invention provides higher quality speech input and improved dual (tactile and speech input) modes of operation over existing built-in microphones. The benefits primarily result from the use of a directional microphone positioned within the stylus. The directional microphone may take the form of a microphone array.
Patent GB-2375592-A (GB)
Title: Electric shower with power consumption limit
Inventor: GRAHAM COLIN
IPC: F24H9/20
Filed: 2002-05-17
Abstract: An electric shower has a water heater 10 with a plurality of electrical heating elements 24, 26, 28, 30 for heating water passing through the heater. A control means 36 activates any one or more of the elements in various combinations to provide a desired output water temperature. The shower also has a maximum power consumption limiting means 52 - 64 to selectively inhibit activation of combinations of elements having a combined power rating above a pre-determined value which is less than the total combined power rating of all the heating elements in the heater. The maximum power consumption limiting means comprises a jumper link 52 which can be positioned between any one of a number of pairs of terminals 54-64 to selectively limit the maximum power consumption of the shower to one of a number of pre-determined values suitable for use with a corresponding range of pre-existing wiring installations.
Patent GB-2389557-A (GB)
Title: Foldable workbench
Inventor: CHANG HUEI-YU
IPC: B25H1/18
Filed: 2002-06-12
Abstract: A foldable workbench comprises a foldable leg frame 1, two clamp assemblies 2, two angular control boards 3, several angular regulators 4, and clamp boards 5. The control boards are provided with adjustment holes (32, fig 4), and are connected to one side of the clamp assemblies. The angular regulators are arranged at both ends of the clamp assemblies. A flat workbench 6 may be placed on an iron rack (115, fig 2), or between the clamp boards 5 (see fig 8). Preferably the angular regulators allow for the angular adjustment of the clamp boards (see fig 6), and the angular control boards allow for further angular adjustment of the workbench (see fig 7).
Patent GB-2390950-A (GB)
Title: Video wipe generation based on the distance of a display position between a wipe origin and a wipe destination
Inventor: WITT SARAH ELIZABETH
IPC: G06T13/80
Filed: 2002-07-17
Abstract: A video processing method generates output images for display, each output image having one or more regions derived from a first source image separated by a wipe boundary from one or more regions derived from a second source image, each display position of the source images having an associated transparency coefficient. The method comprises the steps of: preparing the first source image for display in a display memory; defining a wipe origin locus representing a wipe boundary when substantially all of the output image is derived from the first source image and a wipe destination locus representing a wipe boundary when substantially all of the output image is derived from the second source image, points on the wipe destination locus being associated with points on the wipe origin locus, each such pair of associated points defining a respective wipe progression direction; generating a wipe control signal defining proportions of the first and second source images to be displayed with respect to normalised display distance along a wipe progression direction from the wipe origin locus and the wipe destination locus; modifying the transparency coefficient of the first source image held in the display memory, the transparency coefficient of each display position being modified in dependence on value of the wipe control signal corresponding to the normalised display distance along the wipe progression direction between that display position and the wipe origin locus and between that display position and the wipe destination locus; and writing the second source image over the first source image in the display memory so that the first source image is modified by pixels of the second source image in dependence on the transparency coefficient associated with each display position of the first source image.
Patent GB-2377820-A (GB)
Title: Latching mechanisms for power switches
Inventor: ZABROCKI BODGAN
IPC: H01H71/52
Filed: 2002-07-18
Abstract: A latch of a latching mechanism of a power switch provided with a switching lock serves to improve the functionality of the latch. For that purpose the latch 8 has mounting surfaces 14...17 of arcuate configuration for mounting between the side covers (3, Fig.1) of the switching lock, sliding surfaces 22, 23 co-operating with a latch lever 9 and engagement surfaces 31...38 co-operating with tripping means. The mounting surfaces 14...17, the sliding surfaces 22, 23 and a large part of the engagement surfaces 31...38 are distributed symmetrically with respect to the central plane xy of the latch. The latch further comprises an upper lever arm 18 and a lower lever arm 19.
Patent GB-2382136-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for flow measurement
Inventor: BROWN GEORGE ALBERT
IPC: G01F1/7084
Filed: 2001-03-23
Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for measuring the flow of fluid in the conduit, giving the example of oil in a well bore (12). A heat exchanger such as a cooling station (66) is placed in the well bore (12) and caused to create a slug of cooled oil whose passage, through the well (12) can be monitored by a temperature sensor in the form of a continuous fibre optic loop (62). Knowledge of the movement of the cooled slug of oil and of the free cross-section of the conduit (54) wherein the oil is flowing permits the volume flow-rate of oil to be calculated. Cooling stations (66) are cooled by Joule-Thompson cooling employing high pressure nitrogen gas. Cooling stations (66) may be placed at plural locations within the well bore (12) to monitor individual flows (68) from multiple flow sources.
Patent GB-2381857-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle lamp
Inventor: OHTSUKA YASUSHI
IPC: F21S8/10
Filed: 2002-10-29
Abstract: A vehicle lamp (1, fig 3) comprises a plurality of LEDs 10 arranged in a plurality of parallel rows and a plurality of parallel light guiding plates 7 aligned with the rows of LEDs in a front-back direction of the lamp so that the light enters the plates at the rear ends (7b) and exits at the front ends (7a) of the plates (ie the front of the lamp). The rear ends of the light guiding plates 7 facing the diodes may have semicircular depressions (8). A non-translucent member (13, fig 1) may intersect with plates 7 in the lamp chamber (4).
Patent GB-2397467-A (GB)
Title: Theft prevention of mobile apparatus through restricted access to the memory where only a limited number of numbers are stored
Inventor: ROWLATT NICHOLAS
IPC: H04M1/72418
Filed: 2003-01-17
Abstract: A mobile telecommunications apparatus that is pre-programmed with a limited number of telephone numbers by the manufacturer or retailer. The user purchases the apparatus with the limited number of telephone numbers pre-programmed into the apparatus and the user of the telephone cannot program telephone numbers into the apparatus. An apparatus so arranged has no intrinsic value to a third party such as a thief since the only telephone numbers that can be dialled from the apparatus are the limited amount of pre-programmed telephone numbers. This may inhibit the thief from stealing the apparatus by rendering the device of no value to the thief. The apparatus may be particularly useful for children whereby a parent can give the apparatus to their child as a personal security device or as a ready means of contact. The device may also be useful for the elderly whereby a simple communications apparatus is useful in the case of a medical emergency.
Patent GB-2398070-A (GB)
Title: A match
Inventor: BANKS CATHERINE BERNADETTE
IPC: C06F5/00
Filed: 2003-02-07
Abstract: A single use match 10, 50 has a first component in the form of a stick 20, 60 supporting a match head 22, 61. A second component 30, (70) supports a match strike surface 32, 71. In use said first and second components being drawn apart whereby the match head is drawn across the match strike surface thereby igniting the match head and allowing the first component to burst into flames.